Finding the Third Proportional to 482,214 and 1,037,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,214 and 1,037,009 is: 2,230,104.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,214 : 1,037,009 = 1,037,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,214/1,037,009 = 1,037,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,214x = 1,037,009 × 1,037,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,214x = 1,075,387,666,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,075,387,666,081/482,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,230,104.61
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